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From: Differences in muscle activity during hand-dexterity tasks between women with arthritis and a healthy reference group

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Muscle activation was measured with surface EMG in m. extensor digitorum communis and m. flexor carpi radialis in the dominant hand while performing four hand exercises and four daily tasks: (a) squeezing the putty, (b) rolling the putty with a flat hand, (c) finger extension, (d) isolated opposition, digits II–V (daily activities), (e) writing with a pen, (f) locking a door with a key, (g) cutting with scissors, and (h) pulling up a zip. Consent was obtained from individuals for publication of the images.

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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